When I was in the first trimester around 10 weeks, I also hard brown discharge, but the doctor said it was normal as long there wasnt heavy cramping involved. You might remember the wrong date of your last period which counts a lot to gestational age OR you doctor give a wrong gestational age. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. Thank you so much, this gives me great optimism. Now, lawmakers in nine U.S. states have passed laws banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, or at six weeks of pregnancy, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute, a . I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). My miscarriage was "missed" so I had no bleeding, spotting or cramping, no outward signs anything was wrong, even 5 full weeks after the baby had stopped growing, so please just prepare yourself for either outcome. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. The waiting is the hardest part for me. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. Create an account or log in to participate. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago See more expert explanation of no heartbeat at 8 weeks in the video here: With knowing the possible causes of cant hear babys heartbeat at 8 weeks, the normal heartbeat can help you better monitor your whole pregnancy. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. X I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. I have to go back next week to see if there is any growth. And best of luck with your future endeavors. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I would try and relax. When there is no heartbeat at 6 week, it is obvious to worry about fetal health. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. I hope everything goes okay today. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. Same! I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. Im so scared and sad. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. So, if thats the case, then you might just be calculating your date wrong. Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was granted; informed consent was not required. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. My baby was dated two weeks behind as well. X, Same think happened to me today. Good luck, i hope its the latter and you see a hb next time , According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I concei, That gives me some hope! Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. I know the exact date of my last period but they did an early ultrasound on friday and could not find a heartbeat and said the fetus was underdeveloped by about 2 wks I should have been 8 wks last tuesday..i am going back for the second set of bloodwork on monday to determine if my hormones are still rising but my doctor said she did not want me to have false hope. In between 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heart starts to function and beats at a rate of 80 to 85 BPM (Beats Per Minute). My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. My ultrasound is next Friday to see if any growth, but should get my blood results back within a day or two. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. Did they take your blood to test your progesterone today or are they just doing a follow up ultrasound? I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. Thanks so much ladies. 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. Waiting in limbo can be worse than finding out that things are going badly. Did you have a trans?? The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". But this implies only on transvaginal ultrasounds which is able to detect even the slightest heartbeat.If the heartbeat has been noticed once and later the ultrasound fails to find any heartbeat, then a miscarriage can be suspected. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. We couldn't see much more than a sac at both and there was no heartbeat at either scan so we were expecting the worst. but i know stress isn't good! We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. My DS measured a full week behind at my first u/s with him. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. We've been trying since September with no luck. My OB was hopeful even without a heartbeat after the first u/s, since measurements that early are a matter of millimeters, she encouraged me to get a second opinion at a place with more advanced u/s equipment. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. Wishing you the best! And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. We know it can be very hard but sometimes giving fake hope is worse than anything else. What can I expect in the next few weeks? Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Theyre still really small at 8 weeks, so I would say dont worry too much! And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? I got tired and so we didn't really bother this January, so I was very surprised when my period didn't come on the 28th day or 30th day. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. She miscarried less than a week later. If I were you, I would probably ask to have betas drawn so you aren't waiting a full week without any attempt at answers. Was seen by a gyno who did an internal scan and said I measured right from my lmp 7 weeks 1 day but no heartbeat found and booked me for an erpc for 2 weeks time as no spaces for next week. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . Still too small to see a heartbeat. Before getting all tensed and freaked out about your unborn babys growth, you should calm down and look forward to your doctors advice regarding this matter. Thats awful! I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I have another one scheduled for tomorrow & still have not had any symptoms of a miscarriage. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. Same thing happened to me today. It's not a great sign that LO is measuring the same as 2 weeks ago, but a HB is a good sign. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. :(. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. GL! It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. Im 24w 2d. Is My Baby Hungry When Im Hungry During Pregnancy? What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. lordhelpme2010 I just found out that I was pregnant Saturday, had it confirmed on Monday and today they said I am 6 weeks and 1 day with no heart beat. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I spoke with my midwife today. It must be very stressful. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. No heartbeat at 9 weeks. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. But according to ultrasound the baby has a fetal pole for 6 weeks but accoriding to my last missed period I am 8.5 weeks. Create an account or log in to participate. I'm hoping for the best. No heartbeat detected. Im in the same boat. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. and still implanting.. hm. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. No blood and the cramps are very mild. Thank you for your post, hello I know this Is later but your exact dates are what they told me Saturday I saw a heartbeat but completely freaking out that the baby was measuring 6 weeks 3 days when I'm suppose to be 7 weeks 6 days and I know my LMP and everything how did things turn out for you as I've had a stressful weekend thinking about it thank you. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. Posted 2/25/12. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. In most cases, fetal heartbeat can be heard at 8 weeks but there are many factors in play: In different types of ultrasound, results can vary. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I hope everything works out well! I did some bloodwork on Friday and today so Im hoping for some good news . It's definitely possible you ovulated late. My Dr didnt even try to get a heart beat at my 8 week appointment, she said sometimes they are hard to get then and then it just stresses the Mom out. <3. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. This gives me a little hope. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. i feelcompletelyfine! I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. Hello everyone. Thank you. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. This is going to be the longest week of my life. You are not alone. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. I think it depends how well you know your cycles. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. I am still hoping they were wrong? The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. I'm really freaking out. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. 8 week ultrasound measuring only 6 weeks A Abenge78 Mar 2, 2017 at 6:21 PM I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks.